Convert MP4 to WebP

Converting MP4 to WebP creates still images from your video that benefit from WebP's efficient compression. This is useful for several scenarios: extracting thumbnail images for websites (WebP files are 25-35% smaller than equivalent JPEGs), creating lightweight animated images (as an alternative to GIFs), generating preview frames for video catalogs, or extracting key moments from videos for documentation or presentations. WebP provides good image quality at smaller file sizes, making it useful when you need static images from your videos optimized for web use.

WebP typically creates files 25-35% smaller than JPEG at equivalent quality levels, and significantly smaller than PNG for photographic content. The visual quality is comparable or better than JPEG, with fewer compression artifacts at similar file sizes. WebP also supports transparency (like PNG but unlike JPEG) and animation (like GIF but with better compression). For web optimization, social media assets, or any application where loading speed matters, WebP's smaller size provides benefits while maintaining good visual quality.

The converter extracts image frames from your MP4 video and converts them to WebP format. For advanced customization like selecting specific timecodes, extracting frames at intervals, or creating animated WebP files, you may need to use video editing software before converting.

WebP support has expanded in recent years. All major browsers now support it, including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, and Opera. Most modern content management systems and image processing tools handle WebP natively. Mobile support is good on both Android and iOS. The main compatibility gaps are with older software and some email clients. For web use, WebP is a good choice for modern browsers.

The converter creates WebP files with standard settings. For photographic content, quality settings between 75-85 provide a good balance between file size and visual quality. For graphics with solid colors or text, quality settings can be lower (60-75) while maintaining clarity. For advanced customization like quality presets or lossless mode, you may need to use image editing software after converting.